New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 4559: Eliminates 16 hour per 24-hour period coverage limit on private duty nursing services for certain Medicaid enrollees who are 21 years of age or older.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4559 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates 16 hour per 24-hour period coverage limit on private duty nursing services for certain Medicaid enrollees who are 21 years of age or older. Primary sponsor: Mike Venezia (Democratic), Al Barlas (Republican), Shama Haider (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Venezia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Al Barlas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Shama Haider | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Donlon, Margie, M.D. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee